Police begin FKF Mozzart cup title defense against Superior Hotels FC

The Kenya Police FC begin their FKF cup title defence against Division II side Superior Hotels with a historic double on sight.

The on-form law enforcers under Burundian head coach Etienne Ndayiragije will be looking to maintain their 14-match unbeaten run, with the hoteliers from Mt Kenya region out to hand him second loss since falling to AFC Leopards on January 12, 2025, in a league match.

Ndayiragije whose side tops the FKF premier league table are chasing a double and will likely rest his best as the season enters a critical stage.

“Every team steps on the pitch to win and we will be going for a victory over our opponents, they may be a lower-tier side but we have to respect them and play for a win,” said Ndayiragije.

The draw rolled out Monday in Nairobi saw 64 teams registered for the tournament, including 12 Premier League clubs and 5 from the National Super League

Record KPL champions Gor Mahia were paired with FKF Division One Zone B side KSG Ogopa.

They seek to make amendments after falling to underdogs Kwale Regional League side Denmak FC Maganyakulo 5-4 in post-match penalties after playing to a goalless draw last season.

 Meanwhile, KO’gallo’s rivals AFC Leopards will entertain Division II club Dero FC. 

The Siaya-based side will be hoping for a better outing having fallen 15-0 to Ingwe in another 2017 knockout clash.

Last season's finalists KCB will play Chemogoch FC under new coach Patrick Odhiambo as they hope to go all the way and grab their first-ever domestic silverware.

The bankers fell 8-7 on penalty shootoutst following a goalless draw in regulation and extra time at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Saturday 29th June.

Other fixtures will see Tusker FC welcome Gucha Youth, as Spitfire FC battle Kariobangi Shark, while Bandari will play Rwafa FC.  

 Kakamega Homeboyz will welcome TBM Health as Shabana plays Solian City while  Gituru FC battles Murang'a Seals.

Remaining fixtures

Kirinyaga All Stars vs Ulinzi Stars

 Al Azizia vs PAC University

 Turi FC vs Samisti FC

 Maroon Stars United vs Githurai All-Stars

 Kipchimatt FC vs   Plantech

 Fortune Sacco vs Bumbani Stars

 MOFA FC vs Shalimar FC

Kibera Soccer vs Garissa United

Kakamega Veterans vs JW Foundation FC

Ishiara FC vs Mombasa Stars FC

Kapenguria United vs Olson FC

Marafiki FC vs Bidco United

Compel FC vs Green Snippers

Far East United vs Mas FC

The round of 64 knockout gets underway this weekend, followed by the Round of 32 on  March 8–9.

The first tournament under the new FKF  management led by president Hussein Mohammed will provide underdogs with the opportunity to challenge Kenya’s top-flight giants,  with a trophy,  Sh 2 million and a  2025/2026 CAF Confederation slot  at stake.